A Wofflessgilipollas By Any Other Name… Is Still A Wofflessgilipollas
Wofflessgilipollas [wof-less-hee-lee-pohl-yas] noun. 1. A worthless dumbass or douchebag. 2. A committed fool on whom one should not waste a moment of their time. Especially useful when in polite or professional English-speaking company or of minors. Etymology: Bermudian prefix ‘woffless’ colloquial phrase for ‘worthless’ and Spanish suffix ‘gilipollas’ meaning dumbass
He wasn’t bad to look at if you oozed boredom like Mrs. J. Sanchez did most weekdays. As gardeners went, Joaquin’s rates were modest, $18.95/hr. He worked speedily, so his clientele throughout Altamonte Springs, Orlando flourished. Retirement villages mostly, but a few homeowners like Mrs. S with service needs, channeling their aburrimiento (boredom) into pristine gardens.
But dilemma slow-simmered in two parts:
1. Mrs. S couldn't afford to be picky since gardener availability remained scarce in her locale.
2. At 25 yrs., Joaquin was young, intransigent, and knew everything.
“Not too much water for the grass,” said Mrs S, remembering how her deceased husband used to fume about fines.
“Lo sé, Señora S,” said Joaquin.
Okay, maybe after two years he'd know that.
“Don’t bag the leaves. This morning, my neighbor asked for them to—.”
“—Sí, Señora S.”
“And the hibis—”
“—Lo sé, Señora!”
“And oh, watch out! There's hor—”
“—Lo sé, lo sé, lo sé!”
It infuriated her.
Silently of course. Beneath rabid glimpses of anatomy. Shirt off. Pruning ivy clinging outside her second-floor balcony wall. The rope access used made his biceps bulge, buttocks delineate, and held her 60-something gaze. Even as he inadvertently knocked a hornet’s nest and yelled army-grade curses, unable to move.
She stifled giggles muttering, “What a wofflessgilipollas,” knowing he couldn’t hear.
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Comments (9)
Loved the exchange of dialogue! Great story!
What a great word. Congratulations on placing!
Love the word! Congratulations on placing in the challenge woo hoo 🥳
Haha. This is great. Congrats.
Yeah!!! Congratulations on the runner-up win!!!
At last, I know what to call myself, lol!
This is incredible. I know many people who can fit in both categories. Love it.
Love that you included the word etymology!!! Love this story!!! It's a fantastic entry to the challenge!!!💕❤️❤️
Great word and anexcellent takeon the challenge